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Management Consulting or I-Banking |
| Message Name: |
my advice |
| Date Posted: |
11/25/2002 |
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I'm not stalking you.
I am, however, looking at strategy as the optimal job out of undergrad, and that's why I ask about your background. I'd like to eventually get into venture capital.
Most people on the McK board -- and most people in strategy in general -- laud the great problem-solving skills they develop, responsibility heaved on their shoulders, etc. Few are as blunt as you have been.
My feeling about strategy is that it offers a similar learning curve, with more responsibility and less hours at the analyst (BA) level. |
| Message: |
I don't know a huge amount about VC, but my gut says you will be a lot happier as a young analyst at a large consulting company. More colleagues. More of a system to teach you. The VC thing sounds cool, but I would do it afterwards.
Obviously both industries are extremely tight now. You will have to be very comeptetive to get in. And they will kiss your ass a lot less than they used to. I would also take a look at "real companies/real jobs".
Good luck.
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